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Light at the End of the Tunnel LDS process for new LED layouts
Due to technical progress with LEDs, ever more luminous
semiconductors are coming onto the market. However, in order to
replace the conventional light bulb, there are still some obstacles to
be faced. One of them is now being overcome: MID technology and
laser direct structuring are being presented with interesting new
concepts at the “International LED professional Symposium.”
Garbsen, July 2013. The “Three-dimensional Arrangement of LEDs –
Innovative Production Technologies” workshop at the “3rd International
LED professional Symposium” (LpS 2013) will cover laser direct
structuring (LDS) of 3-D molded interconnect devices (3-D MID) and the
associated opportunities for LED lighting from September 24 to 26 in
Bregenz. Specialists will present the LDS process, along with the
available materials and automatic assembly. The presentation of the
technology will be supplemented by a talk on specific customer
applications. Specialists from LPKF Laser & Electronics AG, Essemtec
AG, MidTronics GmbH and RF Plast GmbH will appear as presenters.
Upgrading of three-dimensional plastic bodies with strip conductors is the
domain of LDS. The conventional component thus takes over electronic
functions. Components that are manufactured with this technology can be
found in more than half of the smartphones available today. The
advantages are obvious: The LDS components are much smaller and
lighter, can be quickly adapted to new requirements and also cut down the
need for separate components.
With LDS components, two important requirements for LED lights are met.
LED lights achieve a 3-D directional characteristic and using heat-
conducting plastics as the carrier material solves the temperature
problem.
LPKF will present another innovation in Bregenz: a metallic carrier is
coated with an LDS-capable coating powder and can be provided with
metallic conductors after laser structuring. Completely new areas of
application thus result: metallic bodies of any shape are transformed into
carriers for LEDs, and also act to discharge heat. A first sample built using
this technology also serves as the cover picture of the invitation – an LED
light that is similar to a conventional car lamp in size and appearance.
Contact: Malte Borges [email protected] Tel: +49 5131 7095-1327 Fax: +49 5131 7095-90 LPKF Laser & Electronics AG Osteriede 7 30827 Garbsen, Germany www.lpkf.de Management Dr. Ingo Bretthauer (CEO) Bernd Lange (CTO) Kai Bentz (CFO) Dr. Christian Bieniek (COO) Stock: TecDAX Prime Standard ISIN 0006450000 Reprint free of charge, documentation requested >>Other press releases
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Find more information on the symposium at www.LpS2013.com and
register for the workshop at www.Lps2013.com/registration (participation
fee 180.00 euros).
Box: The LDS process in three steps
The injection-molded component from a thermoplast with LDS-activated additive
The laser activates the additive and creates a micro-rough surface for good adhesive strength.
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Metal layers on the activated paths are built up in metallization.
Electronic components can be bonded or soldered on the metal layers.
Box: The LDS process in four steps
About LPKF
LPKF Laser & Electronics AG produces machines and laser systems that
are used in electronics manufacturing, medical technology, the automotive
industry and in the manufacture of solar cells. About 20% of its employees
work solely in research and development.